Teenagers ate the swan and stole the chicks

Three teenagers in the village of Manlius in the northern United States have been arrested on suspicion of several crimes after killing and eating a swan named Faye earlier this week, writes AFP and refers to a statement from the police.
– They thought it was a very large duck, says police inspector Kenneth Hatter.

It was during the weekend that the teenagers, aged 18, 17 and 16, killed the swan that was swimming in a pond. The perpetrators also took four baby swans to keep as pets.

– The family and friends consumed the adult swan. They thought it was a very large duck, says police inspector Kenneth Hatter at a press conference.

– They didn’t know that there were wild animals that belonged to the village of Manlius.

Mayor Paul Whorrall has commented on the incident in local media.

– It’s boring. It’s like losing a family member, he says, according to the news agency.

The baby swans could later be found alive.

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